Senior Advisor, Strategy & Performance

About the IRC: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

Job Overview: This is a rare opportunity to work at the strategic heart of a global humanitarian organization. As Senior Advisor, you'll serve as a trusted partner to the President/CEO and executive leadership, shaping organizational priorities, driving performance, and surfacing risks and opportunities that require executive attention.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact position that sits at the intersection of strategy, performance, and executive decision-making. You will translate complex data into actionable insights, facilitate high-stakes decision-making, and lead initiatives that strengthen how we work across 40+ countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with President/CEO and executive team to set organizational priorities and navigate critical decisions
• Drive annual strategic planning cycle and produce quarterly executive performance assessments
• Lead high-impact projects that strengthen the organization's strategic focus and delivery systems
• Synthesize complex financial, operational, and risk metrics into clear insights for strategic choices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in strategy, organizational performance, or management consulting
• Strategy experience in consulting firm or in-house at a global organization
• Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Experience advising and influencing senior executives

Working Environment: Hybrid work with a minimum of 3 days per week in NYC headquarters. Some international travel up to 10%.